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Magnitude-4.2 quake rattles off Kaʻū Coast of Big Island

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Hawai‘i County Civil Defense reports that a magnitude-4.2 earthquake struck shortly after 5 p.m. today (March 12) off the Kaʻū Coast of the Big Island.

Be sure to check for structural as well as gas, water and electrical utility damages, among others, if the quake was strongly felt in your area. Aftershocks are possible.

Pacific Tsunami Warning Center reports the temblor was not large enough to cause a tsunami for the Big Island.

Visit the Hawai‘i County Hazard Impact Map for additional information.

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